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Field Dog Lichen

Peltigera rufescens

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Peltigera

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Peltigera ponojensis
Endangered
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Peltigera extenuata
Data Deficient
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Peltigera latiloba
Vulnerable
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Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
Least Concern
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Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
Not Evaluated
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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
Least Concern
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Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
Data Deficient
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Common Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field Dog Lichen?
The scientific name of Field Dog Lichen is Peltigera rufescens. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.
What is the conservation status of Field Dog Lichen?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Field Dog Lichen live?
Field Dog Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Field Dog Lichen belong to?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.
Is Field Dog Lichen endangered?
No, Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Field Dog Lichen belong to?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Field Dog Lichen?
The closest relatives of Field Dog Lichen in the genus Peltigera include , , , Alternating Dog Lichen, Aquatic Pelt Lichen.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Peltigera — 20 Species

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Peltigera extenuata
DD 🐾
Peltigera latiloba
VU 🐾
Peltigera ponojensis
EN 🐾
Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
LC 🐾
Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
NE 🐾
Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
LC 🐾
Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
DD 🐾
Common Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
EX 🐾
Concentric Pelt Lichen
Peltigera elisabethae
NE 🐾
Dog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera canina
LC 🐾
Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
LC 🐾
Fan Lichen
Peltigera venosa
EX
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Field Dog Lichen
Peltigera rufescens
LC
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Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
EN 🐾
Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
CR 🐾
Greater Toad Pelt Lichen
Peltigera scabrosa
LC 🐾
Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen
Peltigera collina
CR 🐾
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen
Peltigera polydactylon
DD 🐾
Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
EN 🐾
Membranous Pelt Lichen
Peltigera membranacea
LC
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